I do know of the biennial review. Do you think there are nonproficient
pilots, and are current regs sufficient? Lots of evidence suggests its
not.

Some CFIs have actually refered to one of the large flight schools as
"American Diers." Do you think a zero time to PPL certificate in a month
school is adequate training, even if you can pass the check ride? I don't.
Thats why I quit.

Fortunately, I am lucky enough to have made some money to make it to early
retirement. If I can convince myself that I will be able to fly at least
once per week, and keep current on the new technologies, I'm going back to
school. (Of course, many CFIs would probably not want Skylune as a
student, as I can be a stubborn pain in the ass. But, I think that is one
of the successful character traits of a pilot, judging from what I've seen
here and from other experience. ;-).